Since its debut 25 years ago, LMT's LAB DAY West has grown from a regional show with 800 attendees to the largest dental laboratory trade show on the West Coast and a truly international event. This year's show in Garden Grove, CA, drew 1,706 laboratory owners, managers and technicians, hailing from...

As part of our ongoing State of the Industry 2015 coverage, LMT Editors visited the world's largest dental show to bring you the scoop on the latest product and process innovations worldwide--including digital dentures, laser milling and more--and what else is coming down the pike for the U.S. market.

VITA is proud to announce that Matthew O'Connell has joined the company as the President of VITA North America, effective immediately. The announcement was made by VITA North America CEO Dr. Emanuel Rauter and the Board of Directors after a nationwide search. Dr. Rauter added, "Matt's extensive experience...

VITA North America displayed its new VITA YZ HT discs. Due to its high strength (approximately 1,200 MPa) and excellent light refraction properties, the highly translucent zirconia is ideal for monolithic crown and bridge restorations. It’s a cost-effective, tooth-colored alternative to non-precious...

Almost 50% of respondents to LMT’s Subcontracting Services Survey say there’s been an increase in the amount of work they’ve been sending out to be fabricated by other laboratories and/or manufacturers in the past five years.

LMT Communications delivers the business strategies, information, dental laboratory news and education that dental laboratory decision-makers need to succeed. Through LMT Magazine and our LAB DAY shows, LMT works to advance excellence in dental technology, enhance the products, services and communication of dental technicians, and give dental laboratory owners and managers the tools they need to flourish. Learn More »